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skill-creator

Scaffold SKILL.md files with required frontmatter for AI agent skills.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#template#scaffolding#frontmatter#skill-creation#developer-guide#AI-skills
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stephanofer/finance-trackerv2 --skill skill-creator-stephanofer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/stephanofer/finance-trackerv2/tree/main/.opencode/skill/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stephanofer/finance-trackerv2 --skill skill-creator-stephanofer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a standard scaffold for creating new AI agent skills that follow the Agent Skills spec, ensuring consistency and lowering setup time for teams building skill libraries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standard SKILL.md frontmatter and body template generation to ensure required fields are present.
  • Clear guidelines for assets, references, and naming conventions to enforce consistency across skills.
  • Use Case: teams can quickly bootstrap a new skill when introducing a reusable capability or documenting patterns for AI behavior.

Quick Start

Create a new skill named "my-new-skill" using the SKILL.md template in this repository and customize the frontmatter and body to fit your project requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a new AI agent skill with the required frontmatter?▼

This skill automates scaffolding a new AI agent skill by generating a SKILL.md file with required frontmatter fields like name, description, license, and metadata to ensure spec compliance and lower setup time.

What is the standard format for SKILL.md frontmatter in AI agent skills?▼

Standard SKILL.md frontmatter requires fields for name, description, license, and metadata. The template also suggests optional sections for assets, references, and tooling to enforce consistent skill creation patterns.

What's the best way to standardize naming conventions and templates across multiple AI skills?▼

The best way to standardize AI skills is applying a scaffolding template that enforces consistent naming conventions, frontmatter requirements, and structural guidance across projects, lowering setup time for team skill libraries.

Do I need any dependencies or specific tooling to bootstrap a SKILL.md template?▼

No specific dependencies or tooling are required to bootstrap a SKILL.md template. You simply create a new skill using the provided template and customize the frontmatter and body to fit your project requirements.

When do I need to use a scaffolding template for AI skill creation?▼

You need a scaffolding template for AI skill creation when introducing a reusable capability or documenting patterns for AI behavior, ensuring your team maintains consistency and meets the Agent Skills spec quickly.

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